Grant MacLaren's
1981 18' Century Resorter
A new instrument panel?
Here are some photos of the existing instrument/control panel:
The new (black -- anodized aluminum? -- with etched legends) panel might be manufacured to my design by:
www.marinemarks.com
Here are some items to be included and/or not included in the new panel:
- SWITCHES, etc.
- iPad input jack and amplifier audio level control. Possibly an on/off switch with pilot light on panel. Might locate inside glove box, or (out of sight) beneath instrument panel.
- Ignition switch (pilot?) (Hide) (No key) IGN
- Start switch (a "momentary" lever switch?) START
- Horn button switch (existing is OK) START
- Cigar lighter (hide?)
Might locate (out of sight) beneath instrument panel for accessory power.
- Blower switch (lever, pilot) BLOWER
- Bilge pump switch, manual (lever, pilot) BILGE
- Bilge pump switch, automatic (lever, pilot when pump "on")
- Nav lights switch (lever, pilot) NAV
- Anchor light switch (lever, pilot) ANCHOR
- Panel lights (lever, pilot) PANEL
- Depth Finder power (lever, pilot) DEPTH
- Cockpit? lights (lever, pilot) COCKPIT
- Speedometer power* (lever, pilot) SPEEDO
This to be used when water-skiing; for Speedo's satellite acquisition when "ignition" switch is "off."
- GAUGES -- LABELS
- Volts VOLTS
- Oil Pressure OIL
- Engine Temperature TEMP
- Speedometer (by gps) (N/A)
This new unit has been installed since panel photos above.
- Tachometer (N/A)
This new unit has been installed since panel photos above.
This to be used when water-skiing; for Speedo's satellite acquisition when "ignition" switch is "off."
- Fuel tank gasoline level FUEL
- Depth finder DEPTH
- Audible warning "buzzer" -- This device sounds after 15 seconds of ignition "on" and no oil pressure. I've been told it might also sound if engine temp exceeds safe level, but have not confirmed.
- Engine Hours -- move to engine compartment
- Engine Vacuum -- moved to engine compartment
iPad amplifier:
Pilot lights:
Marine Grade Fuse Block Panel for ATO/ATC Style Fuses Boat 10 Gang:
Typical switch:
Toggle Switch, Momentary, Contact Rating @ 125V 20 Amps, Contact Rating @ 250V 15 Amps, HP 1.5, Contact Form DPST, Switch Function Momentary On/Off, Number of Connections 4, 1/4 In Quick Connect Tab Terminals, Panel Mounting Type, Mounting Hole 1/2 In, Bat Toggle Length 3/4 In, Stem Length 1/2 In, Stem Dia 1/2, Standards UL
Grainger Item #2LMZ8
Price (ea.) $13.14
Brand POWER FIRST
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